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CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
The $500 Check That Kickstarted Apple Just Sold for $2.4 Million. Take a Look
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak signed the check 50 years ago, just weeks before Apple was founded.

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Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding (Engadget)

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Spain Follows Australia in Banning Children From Social Media. Crackdown Could Begin Next Week
The new law will ban anyone younger than 16 from using social media apps in Spain.

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Spain to Ban Under-16s on Social Media as the World Goes All in on Age Verification (Gizmodo)

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
These 5 Vital Minerals and Vitamins Will Keep Your Heart Functioning and Healthy
If you're looking for heart health supplements, these are the ones to take.

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Eat These Foods to Keep Your Heart Healthy in 2026 (CNET How To)

Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Amazon AWS CEO Matt Garman pushes back against Elon Musk's space data centers plan


Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Nvidia Nears Deal to Invest $20 Billion in OpenAI Round


GizmodoFeb 03, 2026
Not So Fast, Google: That Lenient Monopoly Ruling from Last Year Is Being Appealed
There's a non-zero chance of a harsher remedy for Alphabet Inc. But don't get optimistic or anything.

Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Amazon's AWS CEO says orbital data centers 'pretty far' from reality


EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company
Google might have been officially ruled to have a monopoly, but we're still a long way from figuring out exactly what that determination will change at the tech company. Today, the US Department of Justice filed notice of a plan to cross-appeal the decision last fall that Google would not be required to sell off the its Chrome browser. The agency's Antitrust Division posted about the action on X. According to Bloomberg, a group of states is also joining the appeal filing. 

At the time of the 2025 ruling, the Justice Department had pushed for a Chrome sale to be part of the outcome. Judge Amit Mehta denied the request from the agency. "Plaintiffs overreached in seeking forced divesture of these key assets, which Google did not use to effect any illegal restraints," Mehta's decision stated. However, he did set other restrictions on Google's business activities, such as an end to exclusive deals for distributing some services and a requirement to share select search data with competitors.

Google has already filed its own appeal over this part of its ongoing anti


GizmodoFeb 03, 2026
All the Messy Drama Between OpenAI and Nvidia, Explained
The future of a $100 billion Nvidia-OpenAI agreement is looking murky.

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Everything We Know So Far
While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series may be coming much sooner.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Chip Shortage Impacting iPhones, OpenAI Stalled Investment, TikTok Censorship Allegations | Tech Today video
Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. Apple reports record revenue at its quarterly earnings call, but the global chip shortage may lead to pricing pressures. Nvidia's $100 billion deal with OpenAI reportedly stalled amid growing investor weariness of an AI bubble. TikTok users allege that the new American joint venture is censoring content.

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
ChatGPT is back up after an outage disrupted use this afternoon
If you had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot experienced a partial outage for many users this afternoon, with Down Detector saw reports reaching more than 12,000 reports around the peak point of the issue today.. OpenAI issued a status update shortly after noting that "elevated error rates" were occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. That problem was marked as resolved at 5:14PM ET.

While the initial outage may be repaired, OpenAI does still have an active status alert up. It's only for the fine-tuning component of its API service. But the end may also be in sight for that final issue, because the current statement from the company is "We have applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovering.

Another AI chatbot, Anthropic's Claude, also experienced an outage today. It listed similar issues with "Elevated error rate on API across all Claude models." That status was resolved by 1PM ET.

Update, February 3, 2025, 6:17PM ET: Updated to reflect the change in status and mention Claude outage.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/chatgpt-is-back-up-after-an-outage-disrupted-use-this-afternoon-210238686.html?src=rss


CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Mozilla Adds Option to Disable New AI Features Coming to Firefox Browser
Firefox head Ajit Varma says some people don't want AI mixed into their browser.

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
ChatGPT is down for many users this afternoon
If you've had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot is experiencing a partial outage for many users this afternoon. Down Detector reports of issues with the service leapt from almost nothing to more than 12,000 around 3PM ET. 

Down DetectorOpenAI issued a status update noting that "elevated error rates" are occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. All 13 components of ChatGPT are marked as having "degraded performance" on the OpenAI status page. "We are working on implementing a mitigation," the company said, although it didn't provide an anticipated timeline for when the issue might be resolved.

The story is developing…

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/chatgpt-is-down-for-many-users-this-afternoon-210238573.html?src=rss


eWeekFeb 03, 2026
Elon Musk Aims for Orbital Data Centers After Record-Setting Merger
SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI in a historic $1.25 trillion merger, signaling a major shift toward orbital data centers and space-based computing.

The post Elon Musk Aims for Orbital Data Centers After Record-Setting Merger appeared first on eWEEK.



eWeekFeb 03, 2026
5 Best ChatGPT Resume Prompts in 2026 for Job Seekers
Discover five effective ChatGPT resume prompts for 2026 to improve clarity, tailor applications, and stand out in today's job market.

The post 5 Best ChatGPT Resume Prompts in 2026 for Job Seekers appeared first on eWEEK.



Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX to acquire xAI as Grok faces growing scrutiny


eWeekFeb 03, 2026
Firefox to Give Users Full Control Over AI Features
The update reflects Mozilla's broader positioning as a user-first alternative in a browser market increasingly shaped by automation and AI integrations.

The post Firefox to Give Users Full Control Over AI Features appeared first on eWEEK.



CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
My Experience With United's Starlink Service: How All In-Flight Wi-Fi Should Be
No need to load up devices with movies on long flights. You can stream them -- and even live events -- on Starlink-equipped United flights.

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Dyson's Thinnest and Lightest Cordless Vacuum Ever Is Finally Ready to Buy in the US
The Dyson PencilVac doesn't cost as much as you might expect.

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I've Tried Dozens of Cordless Vacuums--Dyson's PencilVac Is the Sleekest Yet (CNET News)

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
French Police Search X Offices in Paris as UK Launches Investigation Into Grok
Prosecutors in Paris also order Elon Musk to appear for questioning in April as part of a year-long investigation.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
When AI Bots Form Their Own Social Network: Inside Moltbook's Wild Start
On Moltbook, bots have formed communities, invented their own inside jokes, cultural references and even formed a parody religion. Or have they?

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I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren't Allowed (Wired News)

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX Is Acquiring xAI With Big Plans for Data Centers in Space
The massive merger is part of a plan to power "space-based AI," according to Musk.

eWeekFeb 03, 2026
xAI Launches Grok Imagine 1.0 Video Generator Amid Ongoing Safety Controversies
xAI's Grok Imagine 1.0 adds 10-second 720p video with improved audio and a new API, as regulators scrutinize deepfake and abuse risks on X globally.

The post xAI Launches Grok Imagine 1.0 Video Generator Amid Ongoing Safety Controversies appeared first on eWEEK.



CNET How ToFeb 03, 2026
Don't Buy an 8K TV: Why They're Not Worth the Money
Even if you can still buy one, here's why 8K TV hasn't, and probably won't, take off.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Considering a New Fridge? Here's the Energy You'll Save vs. a 10-Year-Old Model
Modern refrigerators use far less electricity than their predecessors. I did the math to see how much a new model saves compared with a 10-year-old fridge.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
'Fallout' Season 2 Ending Explained: Dissecting the Biggest Moments From the Finale
The season 2 finale of Fallout was filled with revelations regarding the state of the Wasteland and how it came to be. More questions remain unanswered as war looms on the horizon.

GizmodoFeb 03, 2026
We're Nowhere Near Ready to Make Babies in Space, Experts Warn
If we want to colonize space, we need to figure out the whole reproduction thing.

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Netflix Leader Pushes Warner Deal Before Skeptical Lawmakers (New York Times Tech)

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Super Bowl LX: Here Are the AI-Related Ads Coming to the Big Game
Freaky robots get their drink on, a furniture designer turns to AI for a website, and more.

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The Best Gadgets for Throwing a Kick-Ass Super Bowl LX Party (Gizmodo)

ResearchBuzzFeb 03, 2026
Ocean Equity Index, FORCE2026, UK Web Archive, More: Tuesday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, February 3, 2026
NEW RESOURCES University of Exeter: New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance. "Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed […]

eWeekFeb 03, 2026
7 Best ChatGPT Writing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Outputs
Copy these 7 prompt templates to get clearer drafts, stronger openings, tighter rewrites, and a consistent voice from ChatGPT in 2026 every time.

The post 7 Best ChatGPT Writing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Outputs appeared first on eWEEK.



CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Your Air Fryer Can Deliver a Delicious Dinner, but Not When You Cook These 10 Foods
These foods can't take the heat from your air fryer.

eWeekFeb 03, 2026
6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images
Discover six powerful Gemini AI photo editing prompts that help you transform selfies, product shots, and portraits with professional results.

The post 6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images appeared first on eWEEK.



GizmodoFeb 03, 2026
Paris Authorities Raid the Offices of Elon Musk's X
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have also been summoned for questioning.

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
The first BTS concert in over three years will stream live on Netflix in March
Netflix is back with another livestream production guaranteed to excite K-POP fans worldwide. The streamer has announced that BTS will be performing live on Netflix. It marks the band's first performance after almost four years — the members took a hiatus to complete South Korea's mandatory military service. 

The live concert will air on Saturday, March 21, one day after BTS releases their new album Arirang and will be aptly titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang. The show will physically take place in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square and stream live at 8PM KST/7 AM ET/4 AM ET. Yes, viewers in the US will have to choose between a really early Saturday or a very l


ResearchBuzzFeb 03, 2026
Hawaii Vital Records, Moltbook Observatory, National Film Registry, More: Tuesday ResearchBuzz, February 3, 2026
NEW RESOURCES State of Hawaii: Hawai?i State Archives Digitizes Indexes To Hundreds Of Thousands Of Records . " The Department of Accounting and General Services, (DAGS) Hawai?i State Archives division, has finished […]

Washington Post TechFeb 03, 2026
A bots-only social network triggers fears of an AI uprising
Some experts are awed and others derisive over AI bots' conversations on the new site Moltbook.

Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
SiTime Is Said Near $3 Billion Deal for Renesas Timing Unit


CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 4

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
How Cold Is Too Cold for Your Phone or Smartwatch?
Here's what Apple, Samsung and Google say about using your devices in extreme weather.

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iPhone Fold: Launch Date, Price, Huge Battery and Everything We Know (CNET News)

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
The Dyson PencilVac is finally available and costs $600
The Dyson PencilVac stick vacuum is finally available for purchase in the US after being revealed

. It costs $600. The company says this is the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner." We haven't broken out any rulers to confirm that statement, but it's certainly a ridiculously thin stick vac.

It achieves this thinness by using a motor inspired by the company's

. This is a small motor that can actually rest in the shaft, so there's not a noticeable bulge where the components have been placed. This stick vacuum is actually, well, a stick. Just take a look at it.

A vacuum being emptied.


eWeekFeb 02, 2026
Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT 5.2: Which AI Is Better for Everyday Tasks?
I tested Gemini 3 and ChatGPT 5.2 with real prompts for writing, planning, explanations, and creativity. Here's which AI is best for daily use.

The post Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT 5.2: Which AI Is Better for Everyday Tasks? appeared first on eWEEK.



eWeekFeb 02, 2026
Inside Moltbook: the ‘Reddit for AI' Where Bots Build Their Own Society
Moltbook is a "Reddit for AI" where millions of agents post, argue, and form religions. A surreal glimpse into agentic AI and its risks.

The post Inside Moltbook: the ‘Reddit for AI' Where Bots Build Their Own Society appeared first on eWEEK.



CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 02, 2026
Starlink Wi-Fi Now Available on a Quarter of All United Airlines Flights
By the end of 2026, most United flights will have the faster in-flight Wi-Fi, the companies say.

ResearchBuzzJan 27, 2026
Ukraine / Russia War, Nifty Gateway, Stablecoins, More: Tuesday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, January 27, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Intent Press: Operational Command "South" opened a virtual museum. "The virtual museum is dedicated to the units that are now part of the operational command ‘South'. Currently, the museum has […]

ResearchBuzzDec 21, 2025
Spotify at Anna's Archive, WisconsinEye, ChatGPT, More: Sunday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, December 21, 2025
NEW RESOURCES Anna's Archive: Backing up Spotify. "Anna's Archive normally focuses on text (e.g. books and papers). We explained in ‘The critical window of shadow libraries' that we do this because text […]

Time: TechlandJul 01, 2025
Today's AI Could Make Pandemics 5 Times More Likely, Experts Predict
AI advances may make human-caused pandemics 5× more likely than last year, top experts warn in a study shared exclusively with TIME.

Network World SecurityMar 07, 2023
Fortinet adds new security, management features to its SASE platform
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY, MARCH 7 AT 9AM ET

Fortinet has added features that broaden the range of management and security tools for its secure access service edge (SASE) package.

The company has added a feature to its Secure Private Access that ties SASE resources together with SD-WAN-based applications through a Fortinet SD-WAN hub located in a nearby point-of-presence (PoP). The idea is to support larger hybrid environments and simplify anywhere access to corporate applications, said Nirav Shah, vice president of products with Fortinet.

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